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Found in extreme environments, from
anoxic conditions (slack water zones bordered by dense vegetation)
to slightly turbid but free flowing streams. When its biotope
becomes dry, it can move out of the water, due to its ability
to breathe intestinally, in order to find another aquatic environment.
Feeds at night on fish, insects and plant matter. Juveniles feed
on rotifers, in addition to the micro-crustaceans and aquatic
insect larvae they find when digging into the substrate. Aquarium
Care: Very adaptable to water conditions and can be housed
with most other fish as long as they are not too small or overly
aggressive. More than one can be kept or in groups of 5 or more:
minimum aquarium size 120 cm. May be prone to digging and uprooting
plants. Breeding: During reproduction, the male's
belly turns orange and its pectoral spines become longer and thicker.
The male builds a bubble nest with some floating plants, strongly
guarding it after the female lays down her eggs (up to 120).